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Expand Your Small Business Growth With the Right Technology Tools
When you only have a handful of employees, you have to be strategic about every process you develop. The policies and procedures you choose today will determine your company’s future growth. While many small businesses operate on a shoestring budget, there is a...
Expand Your Small Business Growth With the Right Technology Tools
When you only have a handful of employees, you have to be strategic about every process you develop. The policies and procedures you choose today will determine your company’s future growth. While many small businesses operate on a shoestring budget, there is a...
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How to Prevent Direct Deposit Fraud: Best Practices for Employees and Employers
Preventing direct deposit fraud requires a proactive approach from both employers and employees. By implementing strong security measures and fostering awareness, you can significantly reduce the risk of payroll fraud. Best Practices for Employees Direct deposit...
Celebrating National Payroll Week: Honoring the Backbone of American Workplace
Founded in 1996 by PayrollOrg, NPW is a time to recognize the essential role that payroll professionals play in keeping the wheels of the American economy turning. Celebrated annually during the first full week of September, NPW aligns with Labor Day and highlights...
Why You Should Be Giving Your Workers Termination Letters
A termination letter is more than a simple legal formality. It is also an important way to let workers know about why they’re leaving the company and what they can expect to happen next. Like many important HR practices, termination letters are more popular at...
The Advantages of Using Exit Interviews in Your Business
When it comes to getting honest feedback, exit interviews are your best friend. Many employees feel intimidated about providing constructive criticism because of how it might affect their career potential. Once someone decides to leave your organization, you have an...
HR Compliance Update | August 29, 2024
FEDERAL UPDATES FTC Noncompete Ban Blocked Nationwide. A federal judge in Texas issued a strongly-worded final opinion blocking (nationwide) the FTC’s expansive ban on nearly all noncompete agreements. Employers preparing to send notices to current and former...
Elevate Your HR Strategy with Our Comprehensive New Podcast Playlist
Struggling to find staff? Confused about compliance? Get ready to elevate your HR game with our latest podcast series, packed with eight must-listen episodes that delve into the best practices in HR management. If you’re an entrepreneur or small business owner looking...
Post Employment – HR’s Role After the Job Ends: Managing Post-Employment Effectively
“I think the fast growth firms, as you said, they want to know and learn from their mistakes and just get better and better. And you can't do that if you're not informed..” In episode #115 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners'...
Rewarding Performance: Best Practices for Employee Recognition & Pay Increases
Giving workers raises and providing employee recognition are effective ways to encourage better performance. However, many workplaces aren’t pointing out the connection between better performance and higher pay. If your business isn’t clearly demonstrating the...
What Is a 360-Degree Review: The Value of Painting a Full Picture of Performance
Frontline workers are best positioned to review their managers, but they’re unlikely to volunteer critical feedback. With a 360-degree review, you can solicit anonymous feedback from every subordinate, co-worker, or manager. Then, you can use this information to get a...
Mission Alignment: Setting Clear Expectations for Employee Performance
When an orchestra plays music, you never hear flutes playing a Beethoven piece and clarinets playing something from Mozart. Each section has its own part to play in the ensemble. While these parts may be different, they are all necessary for the orchestra to perform...
DOL’s Salary Rule for Exempt Employees In Jeopardy After Fifth Circuit Oral Argument
By Jeffrey W. Brecher, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law A Fifth Circuit panel heard oral argument on Wednesday, August 7, on whether Department of Labor (DOL) regulations imposing a salary requirement to satisfy the executive, administrative and professional exemptions...
USCIS Updates Form I-9 Expiration Date
By Michael H. Neifach, Jackson Lewis, Attorneys at Law The USCIS, or U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, is a federal agency that oversees the lawful immigration process in the United States. It's part of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and is...
Performance Management Checklist: What To Include in a Formal Performance Review Process
If you’re not giving employees a formal performance review, your workers are missing out on an important growth opportunity. Formal performance reviews are a way to redirect employee efforts, nurture talent, and improve employee engagement. In addition, they’re a key...
What Is a Performance Improvement Plan (PIP) and When Should You Use One?
When one of your workers is experiencing a performance issue, a performance improvement plan (PIP) may be able to help. PIPs can help you redirect the employee’s behavior so that they can become a top performer. Unsurprisingly, PIPs are far more common at fast-growth...
How to Avoid Wrongful Termination Lawsuits
If an employee is successful at proving constructive discharge, your business may face a five- to six-figure lawsuit. Other than preventing costly litigation, avoiding wrongful termination lawsuits is important because it’s the right thing to do. By preventing and...
Best Practices for Hosting Company-Wide Meetings
In a company-wide meeting, businesses can increase company alignment, foster loyalty, enhance employee retention, and build a stronger team. Unsurprisingly, these all-hands meetings have been correlated with achieving faster company growth. Depending on the format you...
Performance Optimization: Motivate and Align Your Team to Achieve Growth Goals
“Your top performers are top performers because they're driven and a driven individual wants to hear feedback.” In episode #114 of Mission to Grow, the Asure podcast that serves as small business owners' guide to cash, compliance, and the War for Talent, VP of HR...
The Essential Guide to the FLSA’s Wage and Hour Requirements
Update as of November 15, 2024: FLSA Salary Threshold Increases Blocked Nationwide. Read More When it comes to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), there are many potential missteps that small businesses can make. Unlike some laws, the FLSA doesn’t generally have...
Why Stay Interviews Matter for Your Small Business
While many companies perform exit interviews and performance evaluations, few organizations are using stay interviews as much as they should. Whether you’re using stay interviews in your 1:1 talks or during formal goal setting, these interviews are a great way to...
How HR Investigations Work for Small Businesses
HR investigations are a systematic way to determine the facts underlying a workplace complaint. For small businesses, HR investigations help create a fair, safe workplace. Because you don’t want a specific situation or complaint influencing how you conduct your...
How to Correctly Fill Out I-9 Forms at Your Company
Since 1986, the federal government has required employers to complete I-9 forms for each worker. While many workplaces may feel like they are complying with this rule, this is rarely the case. Any mistakes on Form I-9 can lead to hefty fines, so it’s important to take...
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